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Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet Hill of Hawkstone

1705 – 1783

British MP

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About Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet Hill of Hawkstone

Lived 1705 – 1783 (aged 77–78). Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet Hill of Hawkstone was a British politician.

Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet (baptised 28 September 1705 – 7 August 1783), of Hawkstone, Shropshire, was an English Member of Parliament.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of Great Britain for Lichfield 1734–1741.

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Important facts

Born

1705

Birth century

18th century

Died

7 August 1783

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Kingdom of Great Britain

Education

St John's College

Positions held

Member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain, High Sheriff of Shropshire

Also known as

Rowland Hill

People in Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet Hill of Hawkstone's life

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Rowland Hill

1744 – 1833

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Contemporaries

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François Gigot de la Peyronie

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis

1698 – 1759

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet Hill of Hawkstone?

British MP (1705-83)

When was Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet Hill of Hawkstone born?

Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet Hill of Hawkstone was born in 1705.

When did Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet Hill of Hawkstone die?

Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet Hill of Hawkstone died on 7 August 1783.

What was Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet Hill of Hawkstone's occupation?

Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet Hill of Hawkstone was a politician.

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Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet Hill of Hawkstone was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet Hill of Hawkstone

· Wikidata: Q24298643

· DBpedia: Sir Rowland Hill, 1st Baronet

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